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Ralph Dirk DeVries September 21, 1939 - May 5, 2024

Date of Funeral

May 13, 2024
Peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Sunday May 5, 2024. Ralph DeVries age 84 of Mountain. A lifelong farmer who worked in construction, sold farm equipment and pioneer seeds in the past. Beloved companion of Gail Mosher. Loving brother of Betty (the late Mike) Palmer, the late Lou (Tammy)DeVries and Ron (Bonnie)DeVries. Cherished uncle of Alisa, John, Pam, Louise, Stephanie, Melanie and also  loved by their families. Fondly remembered by Sheri Miller, Dale Unsworth, Myra, Liam, Nathan, many great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his parents Ina and Dirk DeVries .
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the South Gower Cemetery. Followed by a celebration of life at the Mountain Township Agricultural Hall 2967 Lough Road, South Mountain on Monday May 13, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone Welcome. Donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836).
Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca
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A Private Family Graveside Service will be held at the South Gower Cemetery. Followed by a celebration of life at the Mountain Township Agricultural Hall 2967 Lough Road, South Mountain on Monday May 13, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone Welcome. Donations in memory of Ralph may be made to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836).
Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.ca

Condolences(20)

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    Joan Holmes says

    Our deepest sympathy to Gail and families
    George and Joan Holmes

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    Jan says

    Condolences to Gail and family

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    walter a baker says

    my deepest condolences to the families, He certainly was a great guy & will be greatly missed.

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    Adriaan Vanderlugt says

    Condolences to Gail and the family. Sad to lose my old friend. Ralph joined me for our motorcycle travels through the USA and Central America in 1966 when I was 22 and he was 26. Wonderful memories. Loved his Mom and Dad too.

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      Betty says

      Thanks Adriaan. I remember him telling me all about the wonderful trip you two had. Betty Palmer Ralph’s sister

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        Adriaan Vanderlugt says

        Thank you Betty

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    Brigitte Meunier-Grimes says

    My condolences to Gail and family. He was a very kind man.

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    Randy & Cheryl Holmes says

    Sincere condolences to you Gayle and the DeVries family.

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    Ted & Karin Ceelen says

    Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to all the family.

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    Wayne and Huguette Burns says

    We offer our sincere condolences on Ralph’s passing. An engaging and friendly man.

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    Wayne and Marilou Seabrook says

    Gail, we are so sorry to learn about the passing of Ralph. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

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    Stacey Janssen says

    my thought are with you Gail and family. Ralph will be greatly missed.

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    Fred & Cathy De Vries says

    Our thoughts are with Ralph’s family at this time. He will be deeply missed, along with his sense of humor.

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    Hans & Linda Romar says

    Our deepest condolences to Gail and Ralph’s family. Ralph was a great person and will be missed. May he rest in peace. 🥲🙏

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    Donna Donnelly says

    My condolences to Ralph’s family and friends. His family were our neighbours, 2 houses west of us, (Don and Doreen Workman) We all went to Patton school, ss#4. Rest in peace. Donna Lee Donnelly (Workman)

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    Ken MacDougall says

    My condolences to Ralph’s family. I used to enjoy his visits at the farm shows! RIP Ralph.

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    Bill coughler says

    It’s with great sadness to hear of the passing of Ralph. My condolences to the family he will be missed.

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    Karen and Marty Kirchmeier says

    Dear Gail and the Devries family
    So sorry to hear about Ralph. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and especially his horses.
    Rest in peace Ralph! Karen & Marty

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    Jose Poole says

    My sincere condolences to Gail and all of Ralph’s family. I had not seen Ralph for a number of years but had many good visits with him during my working years. Truly a genuine man. Rest in peace Ralph.

    Jose Poole

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    Janet Levere says

    My sympathies.

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